Round 1

1. Long Island (from Charlotte)

Rob Pannell, A, Cornell — When Long Island traded Stephen Berger and Matt Danowski to Charlotte for the No. 1 pick, the Tewaaraton finalist from Smithtown, N.Y., became the concensus no-brainer pick for the Lizards.

2. Ohio

Steele Stanwick, A, Virginia — This is a pick many other teams would love to get their hands on, but the Machine can't pass up a franchise player like Stanwick and a chance to bring in a top=tier threat at attack.

3. Rochester

Mike Manley, D, Duke — The debate in the office is between the defender Manley and Denver attackman Mark Matthews. The Rattlers stay local here with Manley.

4. Long Island

Justin Turri, M, Duke — The New York native fits well here for Long Island, but we get the sense the Lizards might trade down to get more picks.

5. Chesapeake

CJ Costabile, LSM, Duke — The Bayhawks are stacked at midfield and need a charismatic pole. If Matthews is still on the board, though, Chesapeake could pick up the lefty attackman.

6. Denver

Mark Matthews, A, Denver — If he is still on the board, mark this down as a sure thing. If not, General Manager Tony Seaman might reach in and grab UVa. midfielder Colin Briggs .

7. Hamilton

Chad Wiedmaier, D, Princeton — The Nationals' roster is loaded, but Hamilton struggled against teams that could dodge from X. Adding Wiedmaier helps shore that up on defense.

8. Ohio (from Boston)

Colin Briggs, M, Virginia — Ohio needs midfield scoring, making Briggs the best viable option here. But Machine fans will be cringing when this pick is announced: What reaction would a selection of Nick Beattie, the attackman from Notre Dame and Ohio native, receive?

Round 2

9. Charlotte

Rob Rotanz, M, Duke — Speedy midfielders are always a strong commodity in MLL. The Hounds will stay in the Research Triangle and snag the Duke middie.

10. Chesapeake (from Rochester from Ohio)

Tyler Fiorito, G, Princeton — Coach Dave Cottle has said publicly the team needs a backup to Kip Turner, who the Bayhawks acquired in the Expansion Draft. The quality keeper from Baltimore could be a starter right away in the league.

11. Rochester

Steve Serling, M, Hofstra — Serling was taken by Denver in the Collegiate Draft last year, but he earned an extra year of eligibility after a spleen injury and was not protected by Denver. The Rattlers need midfielders who can get to the net, and the Rockville Centre, N.Y., native fits that bill.

12. Hamilton (from Long Island)

Jack McBride, A, North Carolina — He's in the same situation as Serling, being picked last year but earning a redshirt year after an injury. He would be a steal at this point in the draft.

13. Rochester (from Chesapeake)

Kevin Drew, M, Syracuse — It's no secret that Rochester loves the Orange. Drew is the best shorty in the draft.

14. Denver

Joe Cummings, A/M, Maryland - He's listed as an attackman, but he could be picked as a midfielder in the draft (and play midfield for the Terps this spring). He can play on the crease and is the ideal linemmate for Max Seibald and Peet Poillon.

15. Boston (from Ohio from Rochester from Hamilton)

Roy Lang, M, Cornell — The Cannons kept their core in tact, but as a price they have to wait until late in the second round for their first pick on Friday. Boston needs a lefty attackman and may try to trade for Long Island's Zack Greer or trade up to draft Matthews. The defending MLL champs would be smart to grab Lang if they remain in their current spot.

16. Boston

Matt Gibson, A, Yale — The first-team All-Ivy selection could be a sleeper pick in this draft with his quick decision-making and ability to carry the ball.

Round 3

17. Rochester (from Charlotte)

Matt Lovejoy, defense, Virginia — General managers like his toughness, and he can be used as a Brian Spallina-type enforcer. His 2011 was cut short because of a shoulder injury, so there are concerns there.

19. Boston (from Rochester)

20. Charlotte (from Long Island)

Tim Henderson, LSM, Army — His brother, Bill, was picked in the seventh round of last year's draft, which had much more depth than this season's. Questions remain about Henderson's Army commitment, but if he plays he can cause turnovers and bring a spark to transition.

21. Ohio (from Chesapeake)

Drew Snider, M, Maryland — The Machine needs midfielders. Snider is pure offense, GMs say, and has been compared to Stephen Berger. He was injured in the fall, which could hurt his stock.

22. Chesapeake (from Rochester from Denver)

Matt Mackrides, A, Penn State — Versatility seems to be a theme in this draft. Mackrides is tough and scrappy, but more importantly could be used as a midfielder on the next level.

23. Hamilton

Charlie Streep, M, Bucknell — General Manager Jody Gage always likes the best available player. In this case, it's Streep, who would be a first- or second-rounder if there weren't concerns about his fall knee injury.

24. Boston

Mark Manos, G, Drexel — The Cannons have 10 picks in what's universally considered a poor draft year. They need a left-handed attackman, close defensive depth, a transitional midfielder and a back-up goalie. Manos would be an ideal understudy to Jordan Burke.